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Add 30/8 and 35/70

1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 35/70

30/8 + 35/70 is 17/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 70 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    30/8 = 30 × 35/8 × 35 = 1050/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    35/70 = 35 × 4/70 × 4 = 140/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/280 + 140/280 = 1050 + 140/280 = 1190/280
  5. 1190/280 simplified gives 17/4
  6. So, 30/8 + 35/70 = 17/4
    In mixed form: 41/4

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